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Invisalign vs Braces 23 answers

I saw the invisalign video on tv and it made it seem it works like normal metal braces. Can someone explain the difference between invisalign and braces?
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Does Invisalign Work? 19 answers

Before i spend thousands (ugh) I want to make sure Invisalign works as promised in the advertising.
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How Much Does Invisalign Cost? 12 answers

How much does Invisalign cost? Are there different Invisalign prices for the different stages of treatment?
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How Long After Invisalign Do I Need a Retainer? 12 answers

After invisalign would I have to wear a retainer forever? I have a gap and my front left tooth is crooked. Many people includeing my bf say that I...
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When Should I Start Seeing Invisalign Results? 12 answers

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How Do I Clean my Invisalign? 11 answers

What is involved in cleaning Invisalign aligners? What do I need to do?  How long does the invisalign cleaning process take?
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After Invisalign Treatment, What Type of Retainer Will I Get? 10 answers

I was wondering when your done with the Invisalign treatment , I know you get a retainer and usually it is a clear retainer that looks exactly like...
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Do I Still Need to Wear a Retainer After Invisalign? 10 answers

Do you still need to wear a retainer after Invisalign? Or could you simply continue to wear the last Invisalign brace to ensure your teeth stay in place?
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Does Invisalign Work on Crowded Teeth? 9 answers

I want to get an Invisalign but I'm not sure if it will work for me. I'll be 15 in June and my teeth aren't really bad, they are just crowded. I would...
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Do Invisalign Prices Vary from Dentist to Dentist? 9 answers

I assume invisalign keeps prices pretty consistent from doctor to doctor.  is this the case, or should I shop around for good Invisalign deals?
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How Does Invisalign Express Work? 8 answers

What is Invisalign Express and how does Invisalign Express work?
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Invisalign Price: Fee Before Dental Office Costs Are Added? 8 answers

How much is the actual Invisalign fee without costs added in by the dental office?
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Can Invisalign Close my Gap? 8 answers

I have a gap in my two front teeth that is about a quarter of an inch wide.  Would invisalign work for me?
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How Long Do Invisalign Results Last? 8 answers

I have always had straight teeth, but they started to shift when I turned 23 (I'm 24 now and they are still shifting). If I get Invisalign and...
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What is Invisalign Teen and How is It Different? 7 answers

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Invisalign Vs Invisalign Express for Crowded Teeth 7 answers

I just had a consultation for Invisalign and the doctor told me that he can straighten my teeth with Invisalign express but that there is no way to...
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Can I Get Invisalign Online Without Seeing a Dentist? 7 answers

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Is 59 Too Old for Invisalign? 7 answers

I am 59 years old and recently retired from teaching.  I did not require braces as a teenager, but my teeth have become crowded as I have aged...
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Invisalign Express for One Crooked Tooth? 7 answers

One of my bottom front four teeth is slightly pointed back. My top teeth are in good alignment, but it's just this one bottom front tooth. I had...
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What Are Invisalign "Buttons" and Where Are They Attached. 6 answers

I just got my x-rays, etc. yesterday. Can someone explain this attachments/buttons thing to me? That is not something I had been educated on... do...
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Invisalign and TMJ 6 answers

I am on tray 6 of Invisalign and am having problems with pain in my jaw and headaches. Do other people have this problem? I am wondering if I am...
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Invisalign for Bottom Teeth Only? 6 answers

Can I get Invisalign just for the bottom teeth for overcrowding? How much will it cost (I live in NYC)?
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When Do You Get the First Invisalign Aligner After Impressions Are Taken? 6 answers

Approximately how long does it take from the time impressions are taken until you receive your first aligner?

Is It Possible Wear Invisalign on Upper Teeth Only? 6 answers

I am very happy with my lower teeth, but not my upper. My front two teeth overlap slightly, and my fangs are crooked. I am 15 years old but I still...
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Can Invisalign Fix Bite and TMJ Problems? 6 answers

I went to an Invisalign provider and I told him all about my TMJ problems. I told him how my bite is off and I can't bite down because of how off it...
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Will Invisalign Correct an Overbite? 5 answers

Is Invisalign overbite correction possible? Can I use Invisalign to correct an overbite?
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How Much Does Invisalign Teen Cost? 5 answers

Is the price range about the same for Invisalign & Invisalign Teen?
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With Invisalign, is It Okay to Drink Liquids Other Than Water? 5 answers

This is just my 2nd day with Invisalign. The little bit of discomfort is going away. I was told to ONLY drink water when the braces are in, due to...
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Can I Go on to my Next Invisalign Tray After Less Than 2 Weeks, if my Teeth Fit in It? 5 answers

It seems that after about a week, my teeth have moved and will fit in the next tray. Is there any disadvantage to moving through the trays faster and...
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What Can I Do About "Black Triangles" Caused by Invisalign Treatment? 5 answers

I started invisalign treatment in Feb. 08 for crooked teeth. I'm wearing the last tray for bottom teeth and the result is not nearly satisfying....
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Will Wisdom Tooth Extraction Affect Invisalign? 5 answers

I have two wisdom teeth that have been bothering me, and I had been thinking of getting them removed. I just got started with Invisalign and prior to...

Will Crowded Teeth Need Pulling Before Invisalign? 5 answers

My bottom teeth are pretty crowded. Would I have to get them pulled for Invisalign?
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Will my Insurance Cover Invisalign? 5 answers

I am currently wearing what's called a space maintainer... I am not sure why ( they didn't really explain it to me) because all I want are...
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Will Filing Teeth for Invisalign Affect Teeth Strength? 5 answers

I am finishing my Invisalign treatment and my dentist wants to file the bottom of my front upper tooth so it is aligned with the rest. Is this OK to...
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Can I Get Invisalign if I Have TMJ or TMD Problems? 5 answers

I am almost ready to go ahead and start using Invisalign. The only thing stopping me is my issue with TMJ/TMD. Am I still a good candidate for...
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Will Invisalign Fix an Overjet on a 35 Year Old Male? 5 answers

My teeth are very healthy - and line up nicely - other than an overjet of 6 mm, and minor associated crossbite. I also think my jaw has grown normally...
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What Are the Pros and Cons of Invisalign Braces? 4 answers

Considering braces or invisalign, but would like to know +/- of getting invisalign.  seems really expensive!
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How Do Invisalign Aligners Work? 4 answers

On the invisalign web site they talk about Invisalign aligners custom-made for your teeth. How do these invisalign retainers work? 
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How Long to Wear Invisalign for Crowded Teeth? 4 answers

How long do you have to wear Invisalign? My teeth are very crowded and I wanted crowns, but they say that's too expensive. They said I should wear...
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Will Invisalign Correct a Serious Overbite? 4 answers

I went to my orthodontist a few weeks ago and he told me I am a good candidate for invisalign. He is pretty experienced when it comes to treatment. I...
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Invisalign for Open Bite Correction? 4 answers

Can I use Invisalign to correct my anterior open bite, with an overjet of 7 mm and overbite of 4 mm at the age of 42 years? I used a Hawley appliance...

How Long Will Invisalign Usually Take? 4 answers

I had Braces in high school, and now, four years later, one of my two front teeth is slightly in front of the other. Can anyone give an estimate of...
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Protruding Teeth Correction with Invisalign? 4 answers

I have medium protruding upper teeth, which makes it hard to fully close the lips in a resting position. One ortho recommends extraction of four first...
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Does Invisalign Work for People with Periodontal Disease? 4 answers

I have periodontal disease. Am I a good candidate for Invsialign?
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How Long Will It Take Invisalign to Close Gap from Tooth Extraction? 4 answers

I had four teeth extracted. They are the two behind eachthe canine on top and the ones adjacent on the bottom. How long will it take Invisalign to...
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Invisalign or Braces for Crowded and Crooked Teeth? 4 answers

My teeth are crooked and have crowding issues, but they're not extremely bad. Taking into consideration the cost, pain and side effects, which is...
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Can I Get Invisalign when I Have the Overbite Problem? 3 answers

I have an overbite problem and about 4 years ago, my dentist told me that I need a jaw surgery first before I could put on the braces. This time, I...
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How Much Will Closing the Teeth Gaps with Invisalign Cost? 3 answers

How much will it cost to close the gap between my front two teeth with Invisalign? I dont need bottom ones, and my teeth are straight except for the...
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How Long Does It Take to Get Your Aligners? 3 answers

I went to my dentist several weeks ago and got my imprints and pics of my teeth for my Invisalign. I was wondering how long it will take for my...
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How Long Should I Wear the Invisalign Attachments? 3 answers

I've just gotten my second Invisalign tray today. My dentist placed 4 attachments on my front teeth, and I now have 17 trays all up. How long do I...
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Does Invisalign Really Correct Underbite? 3 answers

My son has a slight under bite. Does anyone have experience using Invisalign to correct under bite? Any recommendations?
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Cases of Relapse (Teeth Shifting Back) After Invisalign? 3 answers

I had braces for a little over 2 years when I was 12. I am now 26 and my teeth seems to have shifted back to their original position. I have slight...
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Invisalign Aligners for Both Top and Bottom Teeth? 3 answers

Is it common to just get invisalign on the top teeth or do you have to get them on both top and bottom?
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Canadian Dentist Vs. Orthodontist for Invisalign 3 answers

Should i go with an orthodontist who has a lot of experience with invisalign or a general dentist who has done only 50 patients? the general dentist...
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Children Losing Invisalign Tray After Two Weeks 3 answers

Children can easily lose that small clear tray. What generally happens if the Invisalign trays are lost after two weeks? Will there any be significant...
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Why Did my Invisalign Crack? 3 answers

I'm using Invisalign teen, and one of my aligners is starting to crack near the gum line, between two teeth. It also has colored spots/wear indicators...
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Is Invisalign the Best Teeth Straightening Option for Really Crooked Teeth? 2 answers

How complex of a fix can u get from invisalign? My teeth are really bad so will it work on anyone or is there a limit?
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Invisalign Vs. Traditional Braces for Teens? 2 answers

My daughter is interested in Invisalign, mainly because she is a sophomore in high school and our dentist where we live says she would need braces for...
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Does Invisalign Move the Roots of Your Teeth Like Traditional Braces? 2 answers

Is it true that Invisalign does not move the roots of your teeth, like traditional braces do? Is it true that you would have to wear your retainers...
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Does MedicAid Pay for Invisalign? 2 answers

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Has Anyone Had a Lower Front Tooth Extraction to Accomodate Invisalign? 2 answers

I had a consultation for Invisalign and I have the option of a tooth extraction or filing. I have concerns with filing and how it might impact my...
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How Much Does It Cost to Get a Tooth Gap Closed? 2 answers

I have a gap in my two front tooth and I was wondering, how much willl it cost to get it closed?
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Can Invisalign Cause Locked Jaw? 2 answers

I'm on my second set of retainers and my jaw locked up. It'snot locked open and its not locked closed, I just can't open my mouth all the way. It has...
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How Would Invisalign Work with Missing Teeth? 2 answers

I’m missing 2 teeth in the front so I have to get implanted teeth. How would Invisalign work to get my teeth ready for the implants? The teeth...

Is There a Structure to Taking out Invisalign Aligners? 2 answers

Does anyone have any tips for taking off the aligners for invisalign? I spend about 20 minutes each time I need to take them off. The aligners do...
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Invisalign for Misaligned Tooth? 2 answers

I have just had an Invisalign consultation to fix overcrowding. My main concern is one overcrowded tooth which sticks out. The orthodontist told me...
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Will Invisalign Fix Flared out Tooth Problems? 2 answers

My two front teeth flare out with a gap, plus I have an overbite - would invisalign fix this flare?
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Can Invisalign Correct Snaggletooth? 2 answers

Can Invisalign correct slight overbite/crossbite and snaggletooth or would I need to get some kind of jaw surgery to correct it?
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Can I Get Invisalign if I Have Crowns? 2 answers

My 2 front teeth are crowns along with one of my back molars.  Can I get Invisalign? My top teeth are not very crooked.
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Invisalign or Braces for Crooked and Misaligned Teeth? 2 answers

My teeth are crooked and misaligned. I'm 21 year old and being a college student, I don't want to have metal mouth, but at the same time, I want to...
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How Much Does Invisalign Cost for Someone with Buck Teeth and Overbite? 1 answer

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What's the Best Invisalign Cleaning System? 1 answer

What's the best Invisalign cleaning system? What should I use to clean my Invisalign aligners?
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Invisalign and Wire Retainer with Fake Tooth? 1 answer

I am missing a tooth right next to my front tooth and this has caused a lot of spacing. My dentist said that once Invisalign moves my teeth, I will...
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Is Invisalign Any Better Than Normal Braces? 1 answer

Is invisalign more expensive then normal wire braces and can they be made for teenagers?
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Will Invisalign Permanently Change my Bite? 1 answer

I just started Invisalign yesterday, and it seems to be okay so far, but it is changing my bite. It has definitely moved my teeth, and now when I try...
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